Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.5 Macro : Specifications and Opinions

Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.5 Macro

The Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.5 Macro is a macro lens for FF and APS-C, discontinued. The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization.

4 users have given it an average vote of 9.5 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	105 mm
Angle of view	23.3°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.5
Aperture blades
Lenses/Groups	6 elements in 6 groups
Min. focus distance	0.35 meters
Reproduction ratio	1.00x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	Yes
Filters	52 mm
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	656 g
Dimensions	55 x 102 mm
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Johnmwright

sent on 25 Settembre 2023

Pros: Well-made, smooth focus, sharp stopped down

Cons: Not as sharp as modern lenses, has some CA, less sharp wide open

Opinion: I have had this lens since the late 80s. I adapted it to mirrorless and used it on Fuji and Sony cameras. It doesn't hold up against modern designs like the Fuji 80mm macro or the Sigma 105mm DG DN ART, but stopped down it still produces very sharp images (f/5.6 and smaller). I really like the smooth manual focus. At longer subject distances, focus is very quick. However once in the closeup range, the focus throw is longer and therefore more precise. It does not have internal focus and this has pros and cons. It gets longer as you focus closer, but the focal length doesn't change like IF lenses. It loses 2 stops of light at 1:1 magnification, which is just physics but useful to understand. This lens is worth using if you like manual focus and use a tripod.

Photos taken with Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.5 Macro

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10 comments, 3119 views

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7 comments, 1083 views

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10 comments, 1124 views

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by Gibo51
4 comments, 1006 views

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0 comments, 1019 views

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by Anto74
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2 comments, 1027 views

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by Anto74
0 comments, 989 views

Daisy

by Paolo Bolzan
2 comments, 1338 views

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by Gibo51
0 comments, 1503 views

Untitled Photo

by Gibo51
1 comments, 1589 views

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Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.5 Macro : Specifications and Opinions

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Photos taken with Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.5 Macro